Dr. Pepper Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 5 minutes ago, TheMightyKC said: They need not be separate! "Let every man be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God." No, they do. They really really do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRider Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Just now, Dr. Pepper said: No, they do. They really really do. Yes, absolutely, they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stannis is the man....nis Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Pardon my french but f**k Comey! He released this letter before they even had a warrant?! Are you f**king kidding me!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Marquis de Leech Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Just now, Stannis is the man....nis said: Pardon my french but f**k Comey! He released this letter before they even had a warrent?! Are you f**king kidding me!?! He's done more to destroy faith in the FBI than anyone since J. Edgar Hoover died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altherion Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 I've heard at least half a dozen contradictory things in the media, the latest of which is that the FBI didn't have a warrant to even look at the emails. This is really hard to believe as without looking at the emails, it's impossible to determine that Wiener's and Abedin's devices have anything relevant to the Clinton investigation. Other things I've heard is that there are only three emails, there might be thousands, Abedin was using Weiner's laptop, the FBI seized Abedin's phone as well as Weiner's and so on and so forth. I would suggest waiting a bit before judging the FBI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castel Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 1 hour ago, Manhole Eunuchsbane said: More tales of Trump's lack of philanthropy... https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-boasts-of-his-philanthropy-but-his-giving-falls-short-of-his-words/2016/10/29/b3c03106-9ac7-11e6-a0ed-ab0774c1eaa5_story.html At a certain point, would it not be more rational to just be philanthropic? Cause this is just so needlessly callous and silly that you can't even argue that it was motivated by logical greed. It's almost like he gets off on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Just now, Castel said: At a certain point, would it not be more rational to just be philanthropic? Cause this is just so needlessly callous and silly that you can't even argue that it was motivated by logical greed. It's almost like he gets off on it. He wants the publicity without having to actually shell out. It's really kind of sad. Kudos for the Washington Post for calling him out on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stannis is the man....nis Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 3 minutes ago, Altherion said: I've heard at least half a dozen contradictory things in the media, the latest of which is that the FBI didn't have a warrant to even look at the emails. This is really hard to believe as without looking at the emails, it's impossible to determine that Wiener's and Abedin's devices have anything relevant to the Clinton investigation. Other things I've heard is that there are only three emails, there might be thousands, Abedin was using Weiner's laptop, the FBI seized Abedin's phone as well as Weiner's and so on and so forth. I would suggest waiting a bit before judging the FBI. I would agree but so far in less than 24 hours Comey releases a second letter where he states this could be a big nothing, then it is revealed the DOJ and the WH were given no prior warning, and he has yet to clarify with all these rumors of 3 to 10,000 emails to this not even involving Hillary, what is happening. So no this "no warrant" story is definitely fitting a pattern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyKC Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Sorry, but what does a chess club need more than $200 for? Helmets and chess pads? LOL You'd think if Trump were really in cahoots with the Russians, he would care MORE about chess teams. Think about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castel Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 1 minute ago, Manhole Eunuchsbane said: He wants the publicity without having to actually shell out. It's really kind of sad. Kudos for the Washington Post for calling him out on it. Oh,sure, I get that. But still, bringing a fake million dollars to an event and then donating $200 is just...fucking absurd. It's needlessly so. Other lies and exaggerations I can kinda buy, that one is just a bit ridiculous and seems like it would be of minimal benefit if not outright harm you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologdin Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 4 minutes ago, TheMightyKC said: Sorry, but what does a chess club need more than $200 for? Helmets and chess pads? LOL You'd think if Trump were really in cahoots with the Russians, he would care MORE about chess teams. Think about that. travel expense. read the article? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 3 minutes ago, Castel said: Oh,sure, I get that. But still, bringing a fake million dollars to an event and then donating $200 is just...fucking absurd. It's needlessly so. Other lies and exaggerations I can kinda buy, that one is just a bit ridiculous and seems like it would be of minimal benefit if not outright harm you. He's an odd dude, no doubt. Pretty dysfunctional in a number of different ways, so it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyKC Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 2 minutes ago, sologdin said: travel expense. read the article? Kids cant play chess online these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altherion Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 5 minutes ago, TheMightyKC said: Sorry, but what does a chess club need more than $200 for? Helmets and chess pads? It's usually for travel. There are very few chess tournaments in most places -- even New York City does not have that many. Also, the national tournaments are held in different cities across the country. When I was in high school, that was our big expense. The three years that I participated, they were in Los Angeles, Sioux Falls (South Dakota) and Kansas City. A school that wants to compete has to pay for round trip flights for at least 4 players plus at least one adult as well as hotel rooms for 4 days or so. Tricking school children is kind of a mean thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all swedes are racist Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Jesus helps those who help themselves, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace, Extat Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 1 minute ago, Altherion said: It's usually for travel. There are very few chess tournaments in most places -- even New York City does not have that many. Also, the national tournaments are held in different cities across the country. When I was in high school, that was our big expense. The three years that I participated, they were in Los Angeles, Sioux Falls (South Dakota) and Kansas City. A school that wants to compete has to pay for round trip flights for at least 4 players plus at least one adult as well as hotel rooms for 4 days or so. Tricking school children is kind of a mean thing to do. Kansas City? I'd rather eat an entire... army? array? of chess pieces than go to Kansas City. I'd pay a million dollars to not go to Kansas City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impmk2 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 20 minutes ago, TheMightyKC said: Kids cant play chess online these days? Perhaps at least skim the article before posting about it? The story starts with "In the fall of 1996". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all swedes are racist Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 1 minute ago, Pony Queen Jace said: Kansas City? I'd rather eat an entire... army? array? of chess pieces than go to Kansas City. I'd pay a million dollars to not go to Kansas City. Pretty sure you're missing out on some great beer and BBQ, yo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lykos Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 I enjoyed 30days30songs - Old Man Trump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altherion Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 2 hours ago, Pony Queen Jace said: Kansas City? I'd rather eat an entire... army? array? of chess pieces than go to Kansas City. I'd pay a million dollars to not go to Kansas City. It's usually called a "set" of chess pieces and I'm not sure what you have against Kansas City. Coming from NYC, Kansas City felt empty, but not particularly terrible. Also, to end the chess-related interlude, while it is easy to play chess over the internet, this method has not been used for serious tournaments even at the high school level either today or two decades ago. The reason is that one would need a trusted authority to constantly keep watch on every player to confirm that they are not getting any assistance. Back then, the latter would have been from a better player; today, it is easiest to get it from a computer (grandmaster-level programs that will run on an ordinary computer are now widely available). The way the high school tournaments (and many others) usually work is that for every round all of the players gather in a large room with no computers and many tables with chess boards and don't leave until their match is done. That's why every school has to pay for the travel despite the expense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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